Cope, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Kit Carson County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
55 Population 31/sq mi density
$58,571 Median Income $38,718 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,571 median income, 4.2% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cope, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,571
22% below
$38,718 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Cope Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cope's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cope a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cope residents earn a median household income of $58,571 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,718. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 333 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Education

7.7% of adults in Cope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cope has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population55
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,571
Per Capita$38,718
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$651M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$346,992
Housing Units40
Rent Burden23.9%

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,204/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain17.5 in/yr
Elevation4,401 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Broadband56.3%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Cope was built in 1938.
68.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.